Special Forces Berlin - Clandestine Cold War Operations of the US Army's Elite, 1956-1990 (120)

<p>James Stejskal served for 23 years with US Special Forces, including two tours in Berlin. Special Forces Berlin was a small detachment of 100 highly trained soldiers who, should hostilities break out, were to wreak havoc behind Warsaw Pact lines. <br/><br/></p><p>The US government only acknowledged its existence in 2014 and John has written an incredible story of how these unsung heroes would have fought and died on what was effectively a one way mission. <br/><br/></p><p>If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a written reviews in Apple podcasts or share us on social media. By telling your friends you can really help the podcast grow.<br/><br/></p><p>If you can spare it I’m asking listeners to contribute $3 USD per month to help keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter of the podcast and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you helping preserve Cold War history.</p><p><br/>Just go to <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/<br/></a><br/></p><p><br/>Thanks to latest Patreons Ian Crangle, Steve Minegar, Ryan King, Claudia Morgenstern, Mike Cser, Graham Randall, Iain Mckay Dall, Mike Chapman, Michael ODonnell, Robert Krom, &amp; Jeffrey Jones.<br/><br/></p><p>Don’t forget we have a book giveaway of Special Forces Berlin, so make sure you listen through to the end for details of how to enter.<br/><br/></p><p>Back to today’s episode, the story starts with James’ initial recruitment into the US Army.</p><p>We welcome James to our Cold War conversation…<br/><br/></p><p>There’s further information on this episode in our show notes, which can also be found as a link in your podcast app. <a href='https://coldwarconversations.com/episode120/'>https://coldwarconversations.com/episode120/</a><br/><br/></p><p>If you like what you are hearing, please leave reviews in Apple podcasts and share us on social media.<br/><br/></p><p>If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our F